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Old 15th Mar 2015, 23:21
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fireflybob
 
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Agree with Cusco.

Also pro rata if you've got a bit of ice on the wings there will be a lot more on the tailplane where it can build up more quickly. Also as the tailplane is thinner you don't need much for it to have a significant effect aerodynamically.
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